IOGear GCL1808, GCL1816 manual F6 BRC / F7 Scan

F6: BRC / F7: SCAN

F6: BRC

This function will only be shown if you have login as Administrator. Simply press [F6] to trigger Broadcast (BRC) Mode, then you will see a speaker symbol next to the port number. When BRC is activated, your command that you send from the console will be sent to all available computers – the computers that are listed in the OSD main screen, please go to F2 – LIST section for details. During BRC Mode, console mouse will not function normally. Simply press [F6] again to turn BRC Mode off.

F7: SCAN

This function allows you to autoscan all the available ports. (This autoscan behavior depends on the Scan-Skip Mode and Scan Duration.) Please go to F3 – SET section for details. Simply press [F7] to trigger Autoscan Mode, then you will see a [S] next to the port ID number on the screen. When the Autoscan Mode is activated, the console will not function normally until you exit from Autoscan Mode. During Autoscan Mode, you can press [P] or left-click on your mouse once to pause at a specific port. When you are done pausing, simply press any key from the keyboard or left-click once on your mouse to resume. When you are done auto-scanning, simply press [Spacebar] or [Esc] to exit from Autoscan Mode.

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